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Position Description:

The University of Iowa is seeking a Pastry Chef for University Dining. This new position will be responsible for supervising, planning, organizing, directing, and participating in the centralized production of a highly specialized bakery and pastry menu items for residential dining, retail cafes-stores, and banquets/catering operations. The Pastry Chef assures standardization of recipes and consistency in preparation and quality of products and actively participates in recipe development and menu planning.

Requirements include a Bachelor's Degree in Dietetics, Foods and Nutrition, Institutional Management, Hotel and Restaurant Administration, or related field or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Must have reasonable (1-3 years) experience in managing and participating in the operation of a large scale bakery production center including specialty cake decorating and pastry production, food service management, including personnel supervision and inventory control; excellent written and verbal communications skills; proficient in computer software applications and electronic payroll and timekeeping systems; and ability to obtain and maintain ServSafe certification. Salary starts at $37,965 to commensurate, plus excellent University benefits. To learn more about University Housing & Dining and a complete job description, visit our web site at http://housing.uiowa.edu/.

More information about The University of Iowa and how to apply may be found at http://jobs.uiowa.edu/. Refer to requisition #61848.The University of Iowa is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.Women and minorities are encouraged to apply.

Company Profile:

The University of Iowa is a member of the Big Ten and is a 4-year public institution with an enrollment of approximately 30,000. It is located in Iowa City, Iowa (approximate population 50,000), on Interstate 80, about 60 miles West of the Mississippi River/Illinois border.